Carnival Cruise Line rolling out new Seaday Brunch menu
In addition to rolling out new main dining room dinner menus across its fleet in 2026, Carnival Cruise Line is introducing an updated Seaday Brunch menu, along with other enhancements to its complimentary dining options.
Currently in the testing phase, Carnival's new menus have rolled out to nine ships in cruise line's fleet of 29 ships, with two more ships adding the revamped menus in the coming weeks. Ships testing the new menus include vessels of various sizes sailing in both the Caribbean and Alaska.
The new menus have been a hot topic among Carnival cruisers in recent weeks, as hungry cruisers wondered whether they'd get the chance to try the new offerings on their upcoming sailings.
Carnival Brand Ambassador John Heald has been sharing regular new menu rollout updates on his popular Facebook page that's followed by more than 670,000 cruisers. While sailing in Alaska aboard Carnival Spirit for his annual fan cruise, Heald shared a look at the new Seaday Brunch menu with his followers.
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Carnival expands brunch offerings with new Seaday Brunch menu
Carnival's new Seaday brunch menu features an updated design and layout as well as expanded selections in elevated comfort food choices and lighter, wellness-focused fare.
Brunch classic selections feature eggs offered in various styles, including omelets, eggs benedict, and a new steak and egg dish, while a new chef favorites section highlights a broader range of brunch entrees including:
- flamin' tomato soup
- lemon soufflé pancakes
- house-made brioche French toast
- chicken tacos
- beef brisket hash
- chicken and waffles
- bacon + ham mac and cheese
- Caesar salad with grilled chicken or shrimp
- bagel and lox
- classic brunch smash burger
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Comments on Heald's post show that passengers are particularly excited about the beef brisket hash, which features crispy potatoes, onions, cheddar cheese, and scallions, served with over-easy eggs and hollandaise sauce.
"The brisket hash is not what I would call a hash, but I would call it delicious," Wendy A F G Stengel noted.
"I had this and the amount of brisket was huge. So good. All the new menu items were fantastic," Melissa Dennis added.
New Seaday Brunch menu adds new light and healthy selections
Those looking for lighter options will appreciate the new brunch menu's light and healthy additions including a classic Cobb protein bowl, breakfast power wrap, and superfood salmon bowl. Other new superfood-focused brunch offerings include an açaí bowl, cottage cheese bowl, and strawberry yogurt chia seed parfait.
For those who want to indulge, the brunch menu also includes expanded bakery selections and new desserts like a dulce de leche pastry, dark chocolate cherry decadence, and crêpes.
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Premium brunch selections available for an extra charge include shrimp and grits, beignets, a crab and avocado sandwich, lobster benedict, and biscuits and gravy pizza. Fresh-pressed juices are also available at brunch for an additional charge.
Overall, the menu offers enhanced variety that appeals to those looking for classic brunch dishes, hearty comfort food, and elevated ways eat lighter while on a cruise.
"Excellent additions that satisfy meat lovers, vegetarians, and those choosing low carbs and healthier eating. Well done," Sheila Jordan said.
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This story was originally published May 7, 2026 at 6:33 PM.